Moldova EU accession 'possible by 2028,' says Romania's Dan

The pro-Western victory following the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September has energised Europe.

Moldova President Sandu: Election is a 'warning' for Europe

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has warned that the country’s 28 September parliamentary election should be seen as "a warning" for the whole of Europe.

Moldova-Romania open first rail border control hub

Moldova and Romania have established a coordinated border control at the Fălciu–Cantemir railway crossing – the first of its kind on a rail line – applicable in both directions.

Cristina Gherasimov: Moldova will share its experience on free elections and democracy in Copenhagen

During the European leaders' summit in Copenhagen, the Republic of Moldova will share important insights on the lessons learned from recent elections, the importance of protecting citizens' right to vote freely, and how the country has addressed its democratic challenges. This was announced by Cristina Gherasimov, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, in an interview on the "We and Europe" show on Radio Moldova.

Igor Grosu, in Bucharest: "Moscow will not give up its influence in the region"

Moscow will not give up its influence in the region, with disinformation and propaganda remaining the Kremlin’s main weapons. The statement was made by PAS leader and Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, during his visit to Bucharest on Wednesday. In a Digi24 interview, Grosu said that after the election victory, the new pro-European majority in Chișinău must speed up reforms and stressed the need for close cooperation with Romania and the EU to counter Russia’s threats.

Iași mayor seeks Moldovan citizenship: "I will be proud"

Mihai Chirica, the mayor of Iași, Romania, announced that he is in the process of collecting the necessary documents to apply for citizenship of the Republic of Moldova. He expressed his intention to become a citizen of Moldova immediately after the parliamentary elections on September 28. The mayor stated that this decision reflects a promise he made to the people he met during his campaign leading up to the elections.

Maia Sandu unveils diaspora return program: 'We need their experience at home'

President Maia Sandu announced the launch of a new program aimed at Moldovan citizens living in the diaspora who wish to return home. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to harness human potential and boost the national economy. The program will complement existing government initiatives, including the Return Assistance Service and various financing programs for business start-up and development, such as PARE 1+2.

Dorin Recean: 'We must stay cautious — Russia won’t just give up on us

“Let’s not be overly optimistic, because I don’t believe the Kremlin will simply leave us alone,” Prime Minister Dorin Recean cautioned at the beginning of the government meeting on October 1, just three days after the parliamentary elections. He expressed gratitude to citizens for their participation in the vote and praised state institutions for successfully defending the integrity of the electoral process against attempts at external interference.

Igor Grosu in Bucharest: 'Grateful for Romania’s unconditional support'

Igor Grosu is currently in Bucharest, where he met with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The visit was announced by Grosu, the leader of the Action and Solidarity Party, on social media and was also confirmed by Parliament. However, it has not been specified whether Igor Grosu is in Romania as the party president or as the president of the 11th legislature, which continues its mandate until the results of the September 28 elections are confirmed and the new deputies are validated.

Secretary General Artur Mija leaves government position

Artur Mija, the Secretary General of the Government and the Secretary General of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), has announced his resignation from both positions after a decade of political activity. He stated that the decision was made prior to the electoral campaign and is a personal choice. His resignation was approved during a government meeting on October 1, and Prime Minister Dorin Recean publicly thanked him for his activity.

Maia Sandu is Moldova’s best president, but Parliament is weak, expert

With a pro-European mandate, the new legislative has the responsibility of establishing a stable political and institutional balance. In light of previous shortcomings, constitutional expert Alexandru Tănase emphasizes the need for a significant change in the current composition of Parliament to effectively address the political challenges ahead.

Maia Sandu attends EPC Summit in Denmark on EU accession, economy, and regional peace

The European Political Community Summit, scheduled for October 1-2 in Copenhagen, Denmark, will focus on several key topics, including the advancement of Moldova's accession to the European Union, economic development, and regional peace and security. The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, will also be attending the meeting.